Papeete weather in May (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Papeete in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Papeete typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Papeete in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 229 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Papeete climate page with graphs.

 

Papeete, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tahiti, French Polynesia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in French Polynesia in May

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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